“FunFresh Foods, Inc. of San Clemente, California,” the Food and Drug Administration reports, “is voluntarily recalling a single lot of its 6 ounce packages of FunFresh Foods™ World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called . . . → Read More: Recalls: World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” Because of Possible Contaminated with Escherichia coli Recalls: World Berries™ Organic “Cacao Nibs” Because of Possible Contaminated with Escherichia coli
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“Henry’s Farm Inc. Expands Recall Of Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk,” reported the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Product Henry’s Farm Inc. Soybean Sprouts Contact: Consumer 301-802-2996 or, 804-786-3520 Media Mr. Soo Park 301-802-2996 These products may be contaminated “with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems,” informed the FDA. “The following products are being recalled by the firm. All clear plastic packages . . . → Read More: Recall: Natto Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk Recall: Natto Soybean Sprouts Due To Possible Health Risk The Food and Drug Administration posted a press release notifying public of possible health risk: Product: Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh Contact: Consumer 828-242-1300 “May 1, 2012 – Chad Oliphant, of Smiling Hara Tempeh has announced that the company was initiating a voluntary recall of all Smiling Hara products out of an abundance of caution. The products in question were manufactured between January 11, and April 11, 2012. This includes all varieties and sizes of tempeh with . . . → Read More: Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh because of Possible Health Risk Smiling Hara Recalls Tempeh because of Possible Health Risk 
Cassava, Yucca (Photo: Margarita Persico) by Margarita Persico Cassava tuber, also known as yuca, yucca, is a popular low cost staple food in developing countries around the world, though native to South America. Do not confuse it with the similar and at times identically spelled yucca plant, which is native to all of the Americas. There are many varieties of cassava tubers. The plants are drought-tolerant crops, high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Dried Cassava . . . → Read More: Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled two products, both distributed in New York State. “Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY is recalling approx. 100 lbs of Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and bulk 3# Clover Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, . . . → Read More: FDA Recalls: Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Listeria FDA Recalls: Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts Due To Possible Listeria “Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with “enjoy by” dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from consumers allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts experiencing severe allergic reactions after consuming this beverage,” FDA press release said. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm299121.htm http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend 
Shijie 1996's album The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimated t 1 in every 6 people yearly in the USA gets food poisoning. T is about 48 million poisoning cases. Some 128,000 will need hospitalization and 3,000 die. The CDC points out to “five pathogens contributing to domestically acquired foodborne illnesses,” Noroviruses, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, Campylobacteriosis and Staphylococcus aureus. To reduce the risk of food poisoning, prevention is your best option. Below are some common sense . . . → Read More: 16 Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning at Home 16 Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning at Home 
Many Japanese took food safety for granted until a year ago when the Fukushima crisis started. A year later many still do not trust the government about radiation contaminating their food supply. Many who live far away from Fukushima shop at local farmer’s markets where they know the growers. Below is an AFP video. “Radiation fears haunt Japanese food shoppers” TODAY – A Year later — food Radiation fears continue for Japanesehttp://wp.me/p14qMG-1Fw http://lnkd.in/fTc3BF http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin . . . → Read More: Food Radiation Haunts Japanese Food Radiation Haunts Japanese 
Chernobyl 25 Years Later: Food for Thought Chernobyl 25 Years Later By Margarita Persico The Chernobyl explosion was the largest nuclear disaster ever. It happened on a Saturday morning on April 26, 1986, but the effects are still being felt 25 years later. After the Chernobyl explosion released enough radioactive particles contaminating Western USSR and Europe the death toll was 31, plus hundreds of thousands lives lost as a result of the fallout according to a Russian publication by Russian environmentalist Alexey . . . → Read More: Chernobyl 25 Years Later Chernobyl 25 Years Later 
“WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a public meeting to discuss federal efforts to enhance food safety strategies through the improved use and characterization of foodborne illness source attribution. The meeting will be held in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 31, 2012. The . . . → Read More: “Food Safety Agencies Announce Public Meeting to Discuss Foodborne Illness Attribution Estimates; Workgroup and Draft Strategic Plan Also to be Unveiled” “Food Safety Agencies Announce Public Meeting to Discuss Foodborne Illness Attribution Estimates; Workgroup and Draft Strategic Plan Also to be Unveiled” |
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